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Sello Motloung has died. (Supplied/Multichoice) Veteran actor Sello Motloung died on Sunday afternoon, his management, Artist Connection, confirmed.  The critically acclaimed TV and theatre actor earned his stripes on SABC2’s Sesotho drama show Nna Sajene Kokobela on SABC 2.He recently starred in the film uBab’ Stivovo. Seasoned TV and stage actor Sello Motloung has died. His family shared a statement via Actor Spaces on their Instagram page.”A heartfelt tribute to Sello Motloung, a beloved actor and artist who graced us with his talent, passion, and unwavering dedication. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest…

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Dr Elliot Shevel, who founded The Headache Clinic in Johannesburg, has been suspended.It is understood to relate to the deaths of two of his patients.Shevel said while inferences could be made into the mechanism of what may have happened, the “chain of events is still not certain”.Internationally renowned doctor and headache specialist Dr Elliot Shevel has been suspended from practicing by the Health Professions Council of South Africa, amid an investigation into the deaths of two of his patients.HPCSA spokesperson Priscilla Sekhonyana confirmed the suspension to News24, saying this was pending the institution of a formal inquiry.”[It is alleged] he…

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A solar PV installation at Kenilworth Centre in Cape Town. (Lameez Omarjee/ News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Pravin Gordhan during a press conference after his reappointment as Minister of Finance on 14 December 2015 at the GCIS offices in Pretoria. (Herman Verwey/Gallo Images/Beeld) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Tito Jackson visits SiriusXM Studios on 11 September 2019 in New York City. (Dominik Bindl/Getty Images) US musician Tito Jackson, who founded the Jackson 5 with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon, died on Sunday at the age of 70.Family friend Steve Manning confirmed Jackson’s death, but an official cause has not been determined.The musician, real name Toriano Adaryll Jackson, was born in Gary, Indiana, and was the third of ten children. He started his solo career in 2003 as a blues artist.US musician Tito Jackson, who founded the Jackson 5 with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and…

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Western Cape Health MEC Mireille Wenger outlined crucial plans for the province while delivering her budget speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. (Supplied) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. (Jan Gerber/News24) South Africa’s plan to attract more professionals to its skills-starved economy through the introduction of a so-called nomad visa for remote workers has been slowed by the need to amend tax regulations.The impediment comes after an initial delay when changes to the visa regime had to be temporarily withdrawn because mandatory public consultation procedures hadn’t been followed. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his intention to introduce a remote-working visa in his 2022 state-of-the-nation address. “There is just a tax-related matter that needs to be addressed in the regulations,” Leon Schreiber, the country’s Home…

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The cast and crew of Shogun accept the award for Best Drama Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on 15 September 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images) Japan-set historical epic Shogun smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television’s Emmy Awards on Sunday.The other shows Hacks and Baby Reindeer racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.The Bear still managed a whopping 11 awards, including Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as best lead and supporting actors.Japan-set historical epic Shogun smashed all-time records and was named best drama…

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